THE BENEFITS OF PEACH 

     Peach is an excellent summer fruit. It is cultivated at the end of springtime just like apricot, cherries, prunes, berries… Peaches are one of the most versatile fruits. They can be used either in salads, desserts, or juices. They are packed with beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.


slices of peach and whole peaches on a wooden board


    Peaches are rich in organic acids like potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K. Peaches are also high in carbohydrates. Besides, they are mainly made of high quantity of water, enzymes, organic acids, and soluble fibers. It is one of the best fruits for cleanse and detoxification: it provokes good diarrhea. It is also rich in antioxidants and polyphenols that help boost the immune system and fight certain diseases.

    HERE ARE THE TEN HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEACH

     *    Excellent for patients with diabetes type 2. It helps control the two enzymes (alpha-amylase and alpha-oxidase) that provokes diabetes type2 .

·    *   Perfect for cleanse and detox. 

·    *  Peaches are low in calories (100 g only provide 39 calories) and they do not have any saturated fat. So, you can eat as much peaches as you want without gaining extra weight. Besides, they counteract the obesity enzyme, lipase, found in pancreas. 

·   *  Its richness in vitamin C is excellent for the softness and the protection of the skin, hair, and nails.

·  * Peaches are rich in fiber, both soluble and insoluble. This can help facilitate digestion. The soluble fiber dissolves and creates a gel that help the process of digestion. As for the insoluble fiber, it attracts water to our stool, thus making digestion easier and smoother. Peaches contain also the Sorbitol sugar that help with digestion.

·    *  Eating peach ensures you have no constipation for its high concentration in pectin and organic acids. 

·   *  Good for our probiotic because of the soluble fibers found in peaches.   

·   * Due to its richness in vitamin A and potassium, peaches help maintain healthy vision and reduce the risk of heart diseases and strokes. 

·  * Peaches are packed with antioxidant nutrients that have anti-inflammatory qualities. This help protects against cancer.

·    *  Boost the immunity system: the vitamins and minerals found in peaches help   our body to strengthen its defense mechanisms to fight illnesses and infec


      NUTRIENT CONTENT (for 100 g of raw peach):

       Water                                   88.3   g

          Nitrogen                               0.15   g

          Protein                                  0.91   g

          Total lipid (fat)                     0.27   g

          

          Carbohydrates:             

                    Carbohydrate, by difference       10.1 g

                    Carbohydrate, by summation     9.87        g

                              Fiber, total dietary             1.5        g

                                        Fiber, soluble            0.6        g

                                        Fiber, insoluble        0.9        g

                              Sugars, Total                      8.39        g

                                        Sucrose                     4.76        g

                                        Glucose                    1.95        g

                                        Fructose                   1.53        g

                                        Maltose                    0.08        g

                                        Galactose                 0.06        g

                              

    Minerals:          

          Calcium, Ca                                 4 mg

          Iron, Fe                                         0.34 mg

          Magnesium, Mg                           8 mg

          Phosphorus, P                               22  mg

          Potassium, K                                122 mg

          Sodium, Na                                   13  mg

          Zinc, Zn                                        0.23 mg

          Copper, Cu                                   0.078 mg

          Manganese, Mn                            0.026   mg

          Selenium, Se                                 2.1 ug

     Vitamins and Other Components:        

          Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid             4.1   mg

          Thiamin                                                 0.024 mg

          Riboflavin                                             0.031  mg

          Niacin                                                    0.806  mg

          Pantothenic acid                                   0.153  mg

          Vitamin B-6                                          0.025  mg

          Folate, total                                          6 ug

          Vitamin A, RAE                                   24 ug

                    Carotene, beta                           224 µg

                    

                    Cryptoxanthin, beta                  117 µg

          Lutein + zeaxanthin                           132 µg

          Vitamin K (phylloquinone)                 3  µg

              

     Amino acids:            

          Tryptophan                          0.009   g

          Threonine                            0.015   g

          Isoleucine                            0.016   g

          Leucine                                0.026   g

          Lysine                                 0.028   g

          Methionine                          0.009   g

          Cystine                                 0.011  g

          Phenylalanine                      0.018   g

          Tyrosine                              0.014   g

          Valine                                  0.021   g

          Arginine                              0.017   g

          Histidine                              0.012   g

          Alanine                                0.027   g

          Aspartic acid                       0.415   g

          Glutamic acid                      0.054   g

          Glycine                                0.02     g

          Proline                                 0.017   g

 

 

SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT PEACH

      - Eating one peach weighing 100 g a day will provide 6% of your daily vitamin A needs and 15% of daily vitamin C needs.
       - Peaches are low in calories and in cholesterol
       - Peaches is perfect during pregnancy because of the vitamins, minerals, and  antioxidants in this fruit. It provides great nutrients for both the mom and the baby
       - Peach is a perfect ingredient for a detoxification and cleanse.